Brian Liston is the Co-Founder and acting President of SEED Cx. Liston, originally from Ireland, holds a degree in from the College of Dublin and a Master’s Degree in Business from MIT. Liston and Co-Founder Edward Woodford, started SEED Cx as a Market Securities Exchange and Trading Venue. Liston was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 after starting the firm. SEED Cx aims to create a trading platform where any and all securities and commodities, including the FOREX market can be traded on one platform. Such a platform will create a market of higher transnational velocity and, in theory, revolutionize the way individuals and entities exchange securities, aka “invest-able assets”. Liston’s startup has raised $25 Million Dollars in financing after only the first round. This startup has a promising future, but has to overcome regulatory challenges in the U.S. and international bodies.
It’s interesting that the need for easy access has reached the security industry as well. I recognize the benefit of having all resources on one site, I just never thought it would be relevant for security too. I liked learning about how this company was beneficial and met a significant need, which is applicable to what we are learning in class.
Its incredibly impressive to see he has raised over $25 million for financing. But it is also sad to hear that a potentially great idea for a company could be so easily shut down by the amount of regulations that need to be passed.